Mari was born in Middlesbrough in 1957. She grew up on a council estate not far from the hospital. She later worked in as a nurse. She nursed for thirty five years and after retiring in January 201...view moreMari was born in Middlesbrough in 1957. She grew up on a council estate not far from the hospital. She later worked in as a nurse. She nursed for thirty five years and after retiring in January 2013 decided to write her first kindle book.view less